Jobs at Sierra Space
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Founded in 2020 as a spin‑off of Sierra Nevada Corporation, Sierra Space is building the world’s first fully reusable orbital habitat, the Sierra Space Orbital Platform, and the Sierra Space Transport system. The company partners with NASA on the Lunar Gateway and is developing hardware that will enable commercial space stations.
Sierra Space hires aerospace engineers, propulsion specialists, systems integration experts, software developers, and project managers, as well as manufacturing, quality assurance, supply‑chain, and business operations professionals. Candidates can expect to work on mission‑critical hardware in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with a focus on safety, reliability, and the commercial viability of space products.
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Senior Proposal Leader
Company: York Space Systems
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Aug 30, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Familiarity with VP/VDS, color reviews, storyboards, and other capture best practices. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Expert level MS Office user (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Working knowledge of Federal business acquisition process, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, OTAs, and industry standard proposal development (e.g., Shipley). Proven ability to conceptualize and write concise, compelling, marketing-oriented proposal narrative and oral presentation slides. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER. Assemble and organize input from authors, graphic artists, etc. Executive presence—the ability to show confidence, poise, and leadership in any room. Conceptualize, plan, and write winning proposal content.
Principal Business System Analyst - Engineering Applications
Company: Sierra Space
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Aug 27, 2023
Sierra Space is seeking a Principal Business Systems Analyst with a strong background in IT practices and engineering processes. The role involves overseeing technical execution projects, gathering customer requirements, and driving project tasks to completion. The ideal candidate should be a capable technologist with excellent communication skills, able to impact the organization's direction and contribute to its success. The company designs and manufactures spacecraft and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Test Engineer II (Environmental Test)
Company: Sierra Space
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Aug 26, 2023
Sierra Space is seeking a Test Engineer to join their team in Louisville, CO or other locations. The role involves designing and executing tests for a wide range of products, from advanced mission payloads to space exploration systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and relevant experience. Preferred skills include experience with mechanical, structural, and environmental testing, and familiarity with National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW software. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a mission-driven work environment.
Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
Company: York Space Systems
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Aug 26, 2023
York Space Systems is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to lead multiple accreditation lifecycles and maintain system security. The position is on-site and requires managing a team, facilitating RMF steps, and ensuring compliance with security plans. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of related experience, and working knowledge of Microsoft, Linux, and security policies.
Sr Structural Engineer
Company: Sierra Space
Location: Madison, WI
Posted Sep 06, 2023
Sierra Space, a company with 30+ years of spaceflight heritage, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience. The role involves leading and training less experienced analysts, reviewing structural analysis, and conducting complex structural analysis. The engineer will be responsible for designing and developing new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle. Familiarity with other types of analysis, such as heat transfer or computational fluid dynamics, is preferred. The company designs and manufactures the Dream Chaser spaceplane and other advanced spacecraft, and offers a competitive salary, benefits, and incentive pay. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment.
Optical Systems Engineer
Company: York Space Systems
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Aug 30, 2023
York Space Systems is expanding its team and seeking a RF Systems Optical Engineer with experience in optical communication system designs. The role involves working closely with customers and technology partners to analyze optical system performance, verify requirements, and support the entire program lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field, along with 4+ years of experience in RF system design, electrical engineering, or optical engineering. Familiarity with optical message framing, coding, error correction, and link budget calculations is required. The candidate should also have experience with optical/lidar signal processing techniques and the ability to perform under a deadline. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multiple projects are essential.
COMSEC and Networking Specialist/ Engineer
Company: York Space Systems
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Aug 25, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. of network devices, particularly SNMP and NETCONF preferred York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. IPSec, VPN, AES, GRE, SHA) Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teambuilding skills Ability to confidently convey technical information to senior leaders and customers 5+ years of experience in the aerospace or space industry, particularly on DOD programs Experience with the space industry, space operations, and space networks preferred Experience with HAIPE devices, NSA certifications, and symmetric or modern keys preferred Experience with remote mgmt. and config. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER. Provide troubleshooting and support as necessary to resolve issues and ensure success of critical program milestones Design networking architectures, interfaces, and security methods for spacecraft and space & ground networks Support testing and verification of networking hardware, software, and infrastructure. QUALIFICATIONS US Citizenship and active security clearance Technical Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline CCNA-level networking knowledge; basic scripting knowledge (e.g. Serve as subject-matter expert for a variety of crypto and networking functions such as Link 16, HAIPE IS, NETCONF/YANG, and MPLS Provides guidance and training to York employees end-users Participates in testing and deployment of new technologies Advise senior management (e.g., CIO) on risk levels and security posture. Provide leadership of crypto functions Define, design, implement, and manage the cryptography design of satellites and ground systems Establish and ensure compliance with COMSEC policies. python, bash) Familiarity with configuring IP stacks on Linux hosts and routers Working knowledge of encryption technologies/methods (e.g.
Sr Structural Engineer
Company: Sierra Space
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Sep 06, 2023
Sierra Space is a company that designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, commercial space destinations, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components. They are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team, with a focus on leading and training less experienced analysts, reviewing structural analysis, and contributing to methods development and continuous improvement.
IT Helpdesk Technician Senior
Company: York Space Systems
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Sep 06, 2023
York Space Systems, an innovative aerospace company, is expanding its team and seeking an IT Helpdesk Technician Sr. The role involves managing ticket queues, providing technical support, maintaining internal infrastructure, and supporting mobile devices. The ideal candidate should have advanced knowledge of Windows desktop operating systems, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desired qualifications include an associates degree in computer science, experience with JIRA Service Management, and Active Directory/SAML user and group administration.
Contracts Manager
Company: York Space Systems
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Aug 26, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and maintain composure in stressful situations. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Desire for continuous learning and expanding knowledge and skill base, especially in support of legal, contracting, and compliance efforts. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, early-growth corporate disruptor environment. Understanding of confidentiality and ability to maintain confidences, as with sensitive strategic or attorney-client privileged information. Review, negotiate, and draft a variety of agreements in support of finance, human resources, procurement, facilities, and operations teams. Demonstrated excellence in writing and superior analytical skills. Ability to communicate and work productively with a broad range of individuals, from early careerists to senior executives. Help train and develop more junior members of the team.
Subcontracts Manager
Company: York Space Systems
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Aug 26, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and maintain composure in stressful situations. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, early-growth corporate environment. Desire for continuous learning and expanding knowledge and skill base, especially in support of legal, contracting, and compliance efforts. Understanding and basic facility with JIRA, Acumatica, Epicor and/or Agiloft desirable. Familiarity with both commercial and US government contracting. Strong facility with Word, Adobe Acrobat, Teams, Sharepoint and other document preparation and management tools. Strong issue-spotting and obstacle-resolution skills. Understanding of confidentiality and ability to maintain confidences, as with sensitive strategic or attorney-client privileged information.
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - RF Comms
Company: Sierra Space
Location: Greater Boulder Area
Posted Aug 31, 2023
Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and stepsFrequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterityRarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.Working Conditions:Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc. Sierra Space considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. U.S. As the Communications (COMM) Systems Engineer - RF Engineer you'll provide RF/COMM system design, analysis, simulation, documentation, testing, supplier oversight, and operational support for our Orbital Missions and Services team, and other exciting programs to come.